>> I am open to correction, but I think that what you got was a FPN
>> - Fixed Penalty Notice - surely you can wait for the confirmation to come through
>> and then appeal against it. In the circs. I would have thought that you had
>> reasonable grounds etc.
>>
>> IANAL.
I think the relevant regulations for fixed penalties (based on a link from the .gov website) are these:
www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2020/1374/regulation/11
In effect the FPN provides an opportunity to hold up your hand and, by paying the penalty, avoid prosecution. Unlike (say) parking on a yellow line there's no formal opportunity to make representations. If the FPN is unpaid after 28 days then the 'offender' is open to prosecution in the Magistrates Court where both sides will be heard.
As already suggested there is nothing to stop Zippy pointing out the facts and showing why he had an excuse for doing what he did.
Although taking a close family member and keyworker to work isn't one of the excuses specifically set out it'd be a cold hearted and ill advised magistrate who, presented with evidence from Zippy and his daughter, found there was no excuse.
As far as buying petrol is concerned that IS one of the specified excuses. You can leave your house for the purpose of obtaining supplies from those businesses permitted to remain open.
Filling stations are permitted to remain open.
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